Movie · 2025
Is Snow White based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Snow White is based on the book Snow White by Brothers Grimm and Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm (1812).
The movie was released in 2025.
The book behind Snow White
Snow White
by Brothers Grimm and Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm · first published 1812 · fairy tale
Fairy tale version published by the Brothers Grimm.
Other adaptations of Snow White
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (film, 1937)
- Mirror Mirror (film, 2012)
- Sydney White (film, 2007)
- Snow White: A Tale of Terror (film, 1997)
- Blancanieves (film, 2012)
- Snow White: The Fairest of Them All (film, 2001)
Common questions
Is Snow White based on a book?
Yes. Snow White is based on the book Snow White by Brothers Grimm and Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm (1812).
Who wrote the book Snow White is based on?
Snow White was written by Brothers Grimm and Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm and first published in 1812.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Snow White before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Brothers Grimm's books
- Tangled (film, 2010)
- The Princess and the Frog (film, 2009)
- Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (film, 2013)
- Barbie as Rapunzel (film, 2002)
- The Bremen Town Musicians (film, 1969)
- Gretel and Hansel (film, 2020)